Salary £45,000 FTE
HR Manager – Bournemouth
Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join their organisation on either a 4 or 5-day-a-week basis, with hybrid working available.
Job Description.
Reporting to the Managing Partner, you will be a business partner to the Department Heads, involved in all aspects of the employee life-cycle. As the HR Manager, the role has a strong focus on performance management and employee engagement, as well as providing guidance on HR policy, wellbeing, and recruitment. You will have a relevant HR qualification (such as CIPD), a solid understanding of UK employment law, and be a flexible, self-motivated individual. While experience in a law firm or professional services is preferred, experience with HR systems is essential. This is a varied and exciting opportunity for a passionate HR Manager to make a real impact and establish yourself as a trusted HR Manager within the firm.
Benefits
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time staff)
* Contributory pension scheme with Royal London for eligible staff
* Annual salary reviews and promotion panels
* Occupational sick pay from day one, plus assessed Income Protection benefits for longer-term absences
* Free Specsavers eye tests and vouchers towards lenses for display screen equipment
* Employee assistance programme including counselling, 24/7 online GP services and wellbeing support
* Paid compassionate leave
* Access to the BUPA Menopause Plan under menopause policy
* Discounts on legal services
* Paid professional memberships
* An ‘Introduce a Friend’ Scheme
* Active Social Committee organising annual events and activities
Skills:
* Flexible and self-motivated with the ability to work independently on your own initiative, prioritising a varied workload
* Resilient and highly organised in a busy working environment
* Attention to detail and effective time management
* Confident and capable IT user, including experience of HR Information Systems, management reporting, staff surveys, MS Office and a willingness to make best use of IT and seek opportunities for improving HR processes electronically.
* Willingness and ability to learn how to use their practice management IT systems
* Leads by example in demonstrating Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Excellent spoken and written interpersonal, communication and presentation skills at all levels
* An ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy is crucial
* Strong interpersonal skills in representing the firm to attract new talent
Experience:
* Proven HR generalist experience at a senior level, encompassing all – or the majority – of the aspects of HR required in the role
* Effective management of complex employee relations cases, demonstrating ability to consider and application of HR best-practice
* Experienced in developing and supporting line managers
* Experienced in using HR Information Systems (such as Breathe) and confident to take ownership of this and develop effective electronic processes
* Experience of working in a law firm or similar professional services environment is preferred
* Experience of delivering and resourcing various forms of training is highly desirable
Qualifications:
* CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification required. A Level 7 CIPD qualification or
* equivalent is preferred
Knowledge:
* Solid understanding of and proven ability to keep up to date with current UK employment law and best-practice